By Dana Dratch • Bankrate.com
Dreaming of a new kitchen? Maybe you have visions of a large center island and plenty of space to make cookies or roll out pastry dough. Or you want to trade a cramped, claustrophobic kitchen for a room that’s open and accessible to your living space.
But a professional kitchen renovation isn’t cheap.
“The most expensive room in the house is the kitchen,” says Paul DiMeo, designer and builder for “Building Wild” on the National Geographic channel.
Besides being the one place in the home where plumbing, electric wiring, lighting, furniture-quality cabinets and counters, and large appliances come together in a big way, it’s also where people tend to congregate.
Whether you’re looking to buy a home or just want to see what’s available, here are five dream kitchens, all from homes currently or recently on the market. For those planning to renovate, contractors and designers share a few tips for getting those looks in your next remodel.
